"Kyosei" is an anthology of fiction that explores humanity's tension with self and community. Directly taken from the Japanese language, "kyosei" has been notoriously difficult to translate into European languages. Many have decidedly called it "symbiosis," although almost all would agree that it is a vehicle for peace. Using nature as a lens, Brandon questions what peace means in between these poles of distinction and equality.

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When a former Buddhist monk, Sakura, becomes an astronaut sent to colonize Mars, she never imagined that she’d be doing it alone. Now, with Earth’s most powerful form of artificial intelligence, she seeks to continue the mission her team couldn’t finish (part 2/4).

When a former Buddhist monk, Sakura, becomes an astronaut sent to colonize Mars, she never imagined that she’d be doing it alone. Now, with Earth’s most powerful form of artificial intelligence, she seeks to continue the mission her team couldn’t finish (part 1/4).

Brandon Chin

Brandon Chin is a Jamaican-Chinese hybrid, and sees the world just the same: a mash-up of different stories. He spends his time asking questions through his writing. Music is his blood and he uses it to fuel his work. While working on permanent residency in Japan, he is currently writing a book per month for 2017.